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Top News: Operating Budget Previewed, Sen. Robey to Retire and Local Resident Injured in Boston Marathon Explosion
Patch brings you the top headlines of the week from Columbia Patch.
Ulman Previews 2014 Operating Budget
County Executive Ken Ulman proposed an increase in education and public safety funding while not raising taxes in his fiscal year 2014 operating budget.
Police: Surveillance Footage Leads to Arrest in Snowden Gas Station Robbery
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The man was seen on surveillance video buying cigarettes the day before he allegedly robbed the store with his face covered.
Construction Near Clark's Elioak on MD 108 to Continue into May
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The project to extend water and sewer mains between Eliot's Oak Drive and Centennial Lane is ongoing, says county official.
River Hill Grad Named NCAA Defensive Player of the Year
Tommy Brenton, a 2007 graduate of River Hill High School, received the award for his stellar defensive work with the Stony Brook Seawolves.
12 Howard County High Schools Ranked Among Most Challenging in the Nation
The America’s Most Challenging High School rankings is published by the Washington Post.
Robey said he would not seek re-election in 2014.
Columbia's Iron Girl Half Marathon to Bolster Security after Boston Bombings
An organizer said the race through Town Center in Columbia will have a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Report: Ellicott City Native Injured in Boston Marathon Blast
The 29-year-old was reportedly supporting her mother, who was running the marathon.
Columbia Association Board of Directors Election Guide
Patch sent out a questionnaire to candidates in contested 2013 elections for the Columbia Association Board here's how they responded.
Large Group Attempts to Rob Man in Wilde Lake: Howard County Crime Reports
All information was provided by the Howard County Police Department.
Howard County's McFadden First in Boston Marathon Wheelchair Division
Tatyana McFadden took the women's first place in the wheelchair division.
Howard County Public Schools Commencement Dates Announced
Commencement ceremony dates wer announced later than usual due to Merriweather Post Pavilion's schedule.
Longfellow Librarian Using Video Games to Teach Math
Matthew Winner is applying his interest in video games to pioneer new ways to teach students math.
